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David A. Roper

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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CRD#: 3278182
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Professional summary


David Allen Roper is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Germantown, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Germantown, Maryland.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Business Name: Democracy Realty I, LLC. Investment Related: No Address: 13237 Executive Park Ter. Germantown MD 20874 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position: Tax Matters Partner Start Date: 1/1/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Tax Matters Partner Business Name: Roper & Roper, P.C. Investment Related: No Address: 13237 Executive Park Terrace Germantown MD 20874 Nature of Business: Tax/Accounting Position: President Start Date: 11/1/1994 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Tax preparation Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Business Name: Coffman Recycling Center, Inc. Investment Related: No Address: 8027 Reichs Ford Road Frederick MD 21704 Nature of Business: Other Back Office Operations Position: VP and Treasurer. Start Date: 12/1/2016 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Perform accounting and tax activities. Business Name: ROPER FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Owner/President NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 12/01/1999 ADDRESS: 13237 Executive Park Terrace, Germantown MD 20874 DESCRIPTION: Everything associated with operating a financial services business through Kestra. Business Name: DAVID A ROPER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DTD MAY 16, 2023. POSITION: Grantor of Trust NATURE: Legal/Attorney/Trustee/Executor INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/16/2023 ADDRESS: 7003 Freedom Way, Frederick MD 21703 DESCRIPTION: Grantor of Trust

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 13237 Executive Park Terrace,, Germantown, MD 20874
RIA
CRD#: 283330
GERMANTOWN, MD
Current

January 4, 2010 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 13237 Executive Park Terrace, Germantown, MD 20874
BD
CRD#: 42046
Germantown, MD
Past

January 4, 2010 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
GERMANTOWN, MD
Past

February 10, 2000 - December 31, 2009

MEDALLION ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113788
GERMANTOWN, MD
Past

October 4, 1999 - December 31, 2009

MEDALLION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45314
GERMANTOWN, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alaska
(1/2/2015)
RR
Arizona
(8/8/2017)
RR
California
(1/4/2010)
RR
Colorado
(10/24/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/28/2010)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2010)
RR
Hawaii
(7/19/2011)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2010)
IAR
Maryland
(4/19/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(12/16/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(12/16/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(10/24/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2010)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2010)
RR
West Virginia
(1/4/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/3/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Germantown, MD 20874

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